Caribean Beans and Quinoa

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Caribbean Beans and Quinoa

Ingredients

1 large green, yellow, or red bell pepper, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed several times

2 cups vegetable broth

2 cans (about 3 cups) cooked kidney beans, drained

1 can diced tomatoes

1/4 – 1/2 cup stuffed Spanish olives

1/8 – 1/2 cup capers, drained

1 tablespoon basil

1 tablespoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper

3/4 teaspoon allspice

1/2 – 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

lime, optional

Instructions

Heat a large, non-stick pot over medium-high heat . Sauté the peppers, onions, and garlic just until softened. Add the quinoa and toast it for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly, just to dry it out a little. Add the remaining ingredients, turn the heat to low, cover and cook until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir well before serving. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice at the table.